N.M. Code R. § 20.2.50.113
B. Emission standards:
(2) The owner or operator of an existing natural gas-fired spark ignition engine shall complete an inventory of all existing engines subject to this Part by January 1, 2023, and shall prepare a schedule to ensure that each existing engine does not exceed the emission standards in table 1 of Paragraph (2) of Subsection B of 20.2.50.113 NMAC as follows, except as otherwise specified under an Alternative Compliance Plan (ACP) approved pursuant to Paragraph (10) of Subsection B of 20.2.50.113 NMAC or alternative emissions standards approved pursuant to Paragraph (11) of Subsection B of 20.2.50.113 NMAC:
(d) in lieu of meeting the emission standards for an existing natural gas-fired spark ignition engine, an owner or operator may reduce the annual hours of operation of an engine such that the annual PTE of NOx and VOC emissions are reduced to achieve an equivalent allowable ton per year emission reduction as set forth in table 1 of Paragraph (2) of Subsection B of 20.2.50.113 NMAC, or by at least ninety-five percent per year.
Table 1 - EMISSION STANDARDS FOR EXISTING NATURAL GAS-FIRED SPARK IGNITION ENGINES
Engine Type Rated bhp NOx CO NMNEHC (as propane) 2 Stroke Lean Burn >1,000 3.0 g/bhp-hr 0.60 g/bhp-hr 0.70 g/bhp-hr 4-Stroke Lean Burn >1,000 bhp and <1,775 bhp 2.0 g/bhp-hr 0.60 g/bhp-hr 0.70 g/bhp-hr 4-Stroke Lean Burn ≥1,775 bhp 0.5 g/bhp-hr 0.60 g/bhp-hr 0.70 g/bhp-hr Rich Burn >1,000 bhp 0.5 g/bhp-hr 0.60 g/bhp-hr 0.70 g/bhp-hr
Engine Type
Rated bhp
NOx
CO
NMNEHC (as propane)
2 Stroke Lean Burn
>1,000
3.0 g/bhp-hr
0.60 g/bhp-hr
0.70 g/bhp-hr
4-Stroke Lean Burn
>1,000 bhp and <1,775 bhp
2.0 g/bhp-hr
0.60 g/bhp-hr
0.70 g/bhp-hr
4-Stroke Lean Burn
≥1,775 bhp
0.5 g/bhp-hr
0.60 g/bhp-hr
0.70 g/bhp-hr
Rich Burn
>1,000 bhp
0.5 g/bhp-hr
0.60 g/bhp-hr
0.70 g/bhp-hr
(3) The owner or operator of a new natural gas-fired spark ignition engine shall ensure the engine does not exceed the emission standards in table 2 of Paragraph (3) of Subsection B of 20.2.50.113 NMAC upon startup.
Table 2 - EMISSION STANDARDS FOR NEW NATURAL GAS-FIRED SPARK IGNITION ENGINES
Engine Type Rated bhp NOx CO NMNEHC (as propane) Lean-burn > 500 and < 1875 0.50 g/bhp-hr 0.60 g/bhp-hr 0.70 g/bhp-hr Lean-burn ≥ 1875 0.30 g/bhp-hr 0.60 g/bhp-hr 0.70 g/bhp-hr Rich-burn >500 0.50 g/bhp-hr 0.60 g/bhp-hr 0.70 g/bhp-hr
Engine Type
Rated bhp
NOx
CO
NMNEHC (as propane)
Lean-burn
> 500 and < 1875
0.50 g/bhp-hr
0.60 g/bhp-hr
0.70 g/bhp-hr
Lean-burn
≥ 1875
0.30 g/bhp-hr
0.60 g/bhp-hr
0.70 g/bhp-hr
Rich-burn
>500
0.50 g/bhp-hr
0.60 g/bhp-hr
0.70 g/bhp-hr
(5) The owner or operator of a compression ignition engine shall ensure compliance with the following emission standards:
(7) The owner or operator of a stationary natural gas-fired combustion turbine with a maximum design rating equal to or greater than 1,000 bhp shall comply with the applicable emission standards for an existing, new, or reconstructed turbine listed in table 3 of Paragraph (7) of Subsection B of 20.2.50.113 NMAC: The owner or operator of an existing stationary natural gas-fired combustion turbine shall complete an inventory of all existing turbines subject to Part 50 by July 1, 2023, and shall prepare a schedule to ensure that each subject existing turbine does not exceed the emission standards in table 3 of Paragraph (7) of Subsection B of 20.2.50.113 NMAC as follows, except as otherwise specified under an Alternative Compliance Plan approved pursuant to Paragraph (10) of Subsection B of 20.2.50.113 NMAC or alternative emissions standards approved pursuant to Paragraph (11) of Subsection B of 20.2.50.113 NMAC:
(b) by January 1, 2026, the owner or operator shall ensure at least an additional thirty-five percent of the company’s existing turbines meet the emission standards.
(d) in lieu of meeting the emission standards for an existing stationary natural gas-fired combustion turbine, an owner or operator may reduce the annual hours of operation of a turbine such that the annual PTE of NOx and VOC emissions are reduced to achieve an equivalent allowable ton per year emission reduction as set forth in table 3 of Paragraph (7) of Subsection B of 20.2.50.113 NMAC, or by at least ninety-five percent per year.
Table 3 - EMISSION STANDARDS FOR STATIONARY COMBUSTION TURBINES
For each applicable existing natural gas-fired combustion turbine, the owner or operator shall ensure the turbine does not exceed the following emission standards no later than the schedule set forth in Paragraph (7)(a) of Subsection B of 20.2.50.113 NMAC: Turbine Rating (bhp) NOx (ppmvd @15% O2) CO (ppmvd @ 15% O2) NMNEHC (as propane, ppmvd @15% O2) ≥1,000 and <4,100 150 50 9 ≥4,100 and <15,000 50 50 9 ≥15,000 50 50 or 93% reduction 5 or 50% reduction For each applicable new natural gas-fired combustion turbine, the owner or operator shall ensure the turbine does not exceed the following emission standards upon startup: Turbine Rating (bhp) NOx (ppmvd @15% O2) CO (ppmvd @ 15% O2) NMNEHC (as propane, ppmvd @15% O2) ≥1,000 and <4,000 100 25 9 ≥4,000 and <15,900 15 10 9 ≥15,900 9.0 Uncontrolled or 2.0 with Control 10 Uncontrolled or 1.8 with Control 5
For each applicable existing natural gas-fired combustion turbine, the owner or operator shall ensure the turbine does not exceed the following emission standards no later than the schedule set forth in Paragraph (7)(a) of Subsection B of 20.2.50.113 NMAC:
Turbine Rating (bhp)
NOx (ppmvd @15% O2)
CO (ppmvd @ 15% O2)
NMNEHC (as propane, ppmvd @15% O2)
≥1,000 and <4,100
150
50
9
≥4,100 and <15,000
50
50
9
≥15,000
50
50 or 93% reduction
5 or 50% reduction
For each applicable new natural gas-fired combustion turbine, the owner or operator shall ensure the turbine does not exceed the following emission standards upon startup:
Turbine Rating (bhp)
NOx (ppmvd @15% O2)
CO (ppmvd @ 15% O2)
NMNEHC (as propane, ppmvd @15% O2)
≥1,000 and <4,000
100
25
9
≥4,000 and <15,900
15
10
9
≥15,900
9.0 Uncontrolled or
2.0 with Control
10 Uncontrolled or
1.8 with Control
5
(10) In lieu of complying with the emission standards for individual engines and turbines established in Subsection B of 20.2.50.113 NMAC, an owner or operator may elect to comply with the emission standards through an Alternative Compliance Plan (ACP) approved by the department. An ACP must include the list of engines or turbines subject to the ACP, and a demonstration that the total allowable emissions for the engines or turbines subject to the ACP will not exceed the total allowable emissions under the emission standards of this Part. Prior to submitting a proposed ACP to the Department, the owner or operator shall comply with the following requirements in the order listed:
(e) Following receipt of the owner or operator’s responses to comments received during the thirty-day comment period, the department shall make a determination whether to approve or deny the ACP proposal within 90 days. The department shall approve an ACP that meets the requirements of this Part, unless the department determines that the total allowable emissions under the ACP exceed the total allowable emissions under the emission standards of 20.2.50.113 NMAC. If approved by the department, the emission reductions and associated emission limits for the affected engines or turbines shall become enforceable terms under this Part.
(11) The owner or operator may submit a request for alternative emission standards for a specific engine or turbine based on technical impracticability or economic infeasibility. The owner or operator is not required to submit an ACP proposal under Paragraph (10) of Subsection B of 20.2.50.113 NMAC prior to submission of a request for alternative emissions standards under this Paragraph (11), provided that the owner or operator satisfies Subparagraph (b) of Paragraph (11) of Subsection B of 20.2.50.113 NMAC, below. To qualify for an alternative emission standard, an owner or operator must comply with the following requirements:
C. Monitoring requirements:
(4) For equipment operated for 500 hours per year or more, compliance with the emission standards in Subsection B of 20.2.50.113 NMAC shall be demonstrated within 180 days of the effective date applicable to the source as defined by Paragraphs (2) and (7) of Subsection B of this Section or, if installed more than 180 days after the effective date, within 60 days after achieving the maximum production rate at which the source will be operated, but not later than 180 days after initial startup of such source. Compliance with the applicable emission standards shall be demonstrated by performing an initial emission test for NOx and VOC, as defined in 40 CFR 51.100(s) using U.S. EPA reference methods or ASTM D6348. Periodic monitoring shall be conducted annually to demonstrate compliance with the allowable emission standards and may be demonstrated utilizing a portable analyzer or EPA reference methods. For units with g/hp-hr emission standards, the engine load shall be calculated using the following equations:
Where: LVH = lower heating value, btu/scf, or btu/gal, as appropriate; and
BSFC = brake specific fuel consumption
If the manufacturer’s rated BSFC is not available, an operator may use an alternative load calculation methodology based on available data.
(a) emissions testing shall be conducted within 10 percent of 100 percent peak (or the highest achievable) load. The load and the parameters used to calculate it shall be recorded to document operating conditions at the time of testing and shall be included with the test report.
D. Recordkeeping requirements:
(a) the make, model, serial number, and unique identification number for the engine or turbine;
(d) all inspection, maintenance, or repair activity on the engine, turbine, and control device, including:
(2) The owner or operator of a spark ignition engine, compression ignition engine, or stationary combustion turbine shall maintain records of initial and annual emissions testing for the engine or turbine for a period of five years. The records shall include:
E. Reporting requirements: The owner or operator shall comply with the reporting requirements in 20.2.50.112 NMAC.
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